History of Fareed Zakaria in Timeline
Fareed Zakaria is a prominent Indian-American journalist, political commentator, and author. He hosts CNN's *Fareed Zakaria GPS* and pens a weekly column for *The Washington Post*. Previously, he held influential editorial positions at *Newsweek* and *Time*, solidifying his presence in international affairs and political analysis. Zakaria's work focuses on global issues, foreign policy, and the evolving world order, making him a respected voice in contemporary discourse.
1920: Birth of Rafiq Zakaria
In 1920, Rafiq Zakaria, Fareed Zakaria's father, was born. He was a politician associated with the Indian National Congress and a scholar interested in Islam.
1936: Birth of Fatima Zakaria
In 1936, Fatima Zakaria, Fareed Zakaria's mother, was born. She was the editor of the Sunday Times of India for a time.
1986: Zakaria Graduates from Yale
In 1986, Fareed Zakaria graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University. During his time there, he was the president of the Yale Political Union and editor in chief of the Yale Political Monthly.
1992: Managing Editor of Foreign Affairs
In 1992, at the age of 28, Fareed Zakaria became the managing editor of Foreign Affairs. He guided the magazine's redesign and shift to a bi-monthly publication schedule.
1993: Zakaria Earns PhD from Harvard
In 1993, Fareed Zakaria earned a PhD in government from Harvard University, where he studied under Samuel P. Huntington and Stanley Hoffmann.
1997: Marriage to Paula Throckmorton
In 1997, Fareed Zakaria married Paula Throckmorton, a jewelry designer.
1998: Publication of "From Wealth to Power"
In 1998, Fareed Zakaria published his book, "From Wealth to Power: The Unusual Origins of America's World Role".
October 2000: Editor of Newsweek International
In October 2000, Fareed Zakaria was named editor of Newsweek International and also became a weekly columnist for Newsweek.
2000: Annual Orator of the Philomathean Society
In 2000, Fareed Zakaria was the Annual Orator of the Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania.
November 29, 2001: Meeting of Middle East analysts
On November 29, 2001, Fareed Zakaria attended a meeting of Middle East analysts convened by Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz. This meeting contributed to a report for President George W. Bush supporting the invasion of Iraq.
2002: News Analyst for ABC's This Week
From 2002 to 2007, Fareed Zakaria was a news analyst with ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos, where he was a member of the Sunday morning roundtable.
2003: Initial Support for the Invasion of Iraq
In 2003, Fareed Zakaria initially supported the invasion of Iraq, suggesting that "any stirring of the pot is good." He advocated for a UN-sanctioned operation with a larger force but later became a critic of the war plan and the Bush administration's handling of the occupation.
2003: Publication of "The Future of Freedom"
In 2003, Fareed Zakaria published his book, "The Future of Freedom", which became a New York Times bestseller and was translated into more than 25 languages.
2003: George Stephanopoulos on Zakaria's Political Views
In 2003, George Stephanopoulos commented on Fareed Zakaria's political views, noting his broad knowledge and difficulty in being pigeonholed politically.
2003: Kissinger's Praise of Zakaria
In 2003, Henry Kissinger told New York Magazine that Fareed Zakaria "has a first-class mind and likes to say things that run against conventional wisdom."
2005: Host of Foreign Exchange with Fareed Zakaria
From 2005 to 2008, Fareed Zakaria hosted the weekly TV news show, Foreign Exchange with Fareed Zakaria on PBS.
2005: Awarded Hubert H. Humphrey First Amendment Freedoms Prize
In 2005, Fareed Zakaria was awarded the Hubert H. Humphrey First Amendment Freedoms Prize by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
2005: Death of Rafiq Zakaria
In 2005, Rafiq Zakaria, Fareed Zakaria's father, passed away. He was a politician associated with the Indian National Congress and a scholar interested in Islam.
2006: Criticism of Fear-Based American Policies
From 2006, Fareed Zakaria has criticized what he views as "fear-based" American policies in combating terrorism, enforcing immigration and drug smuggling laws. He has also argued in favor of decriminalization of drugs and citizenship for illegal immigrants.
2006: Publication of "State of Denial"
In 2006, Bob Woodward's book "State of Denial" described Fareed Zakaria's involvement in a 2001 meeting regarding Middle East analysis, leading to a report that supported the Iraq invasion. Zakaria later clarified his limited role in the meeting to The New York Times.
March 2007: Opposed Iraq Surge
In March 2007, Fareed Zakaria opposed the Iraq surge, arguing it would work militarily but not politically, leaving Iraq divided. He advocated for a political settlement and a reduction of forces.
2007: End of ABC's This Week analyst role
In 2007, Fareed Zakaria ended his role as a news analyst with ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos.
2007: Mira Nair Wins India Abroad Person of the Year
In 2007, Mira Nair won the India Abroad Person of the Year award, honoring her successor Fareed Zakaria, who won the award the following year.
February 2008: Zakaria on Conservatism and New Thinking
In February 2008, Fareed Zakaria wrote about the rise of conservatism in the 1970s and 1980s, emphasizing the need for new thinking in a new world.
June 2008: Premiere of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN
In June 2008, Fareed Zakaria's weekly show, Fareed Zakaria GPS (Global Public Square), premiered on CNN.
2008: Zakaria Endorses Obama
Before the 2008 U.S. presidential election, Fareed Zakaria endorsed Barack Obama on his CNN program.
2008: Publication of "The Post-American World"
In 2008, Fareed Zakaria published his book, "The Post-American World", which became a New York Times bestseller and was translated into more than 25 languages.
2008: India Abroad Person of the Year
In 2008, Fareed Zakaria won the India Abroad Person of the Year award, which was presented to him on March 20, 2009.
January 2009: Named One of the Most Influential Liberals
In January 2009, Forbes recognized Fareed Zakaria as one of the 25 most influential liberals in American media.
March 20, 2009: India Abroad Person of the Year 2008 Award
On March 20, 2009, Fareed Zakaria was conferred the India Abroad Person of the Year 2008 award in New York.
January 2010: Padma Bhushan Award
In January 2010, Fareed Zakaria was given the Padma Bhushan award by the Indian government for his contribution to the field of journalism.
August 8, 2010: Fareed Zakaria GPS addresses ADL stance
On August 8, 2010, Fareed Zakaria addressed the issue of his returned award on Fareed Zakaria GPS, stating that he hoped the ADL would reconsider their stance regarding the Park51 mosque.
August 2010: Editor at-Large and Columnist at Time
In August 2010, Fareed Zakaria moved to Time magazine to serve as editor at-large and columnist.
2010: National Magazine Award
In 2010, Fareed Zakaria won the National Magazine Award for his columns and commentary.
2010: Wieseltier's Description of Zakaria's Views on Iran
In 2010, Leon Wieseltier described Fareed Zakaria as a "consummate spokesman for the shibboleths of the [Obama] White House" regarding foreign policy objectives related to Iran.
May 2011: Obama Seeks Zakaria's Input on Middle East Issues
In May 2011, The New York Times reported that President Obama had consulted Fareed Zakaria and Thomas L. Friedman on issues related to the Middle East.
2011: Zakaria Listed as Over-Rated Thinker
In 2011, The New Republic listed Fareed Zakaria as one of the "over-rated thinkers," suggesting he was too perfectly in tune with the times.
2011: Publication of "The Post-American World (Release 2.0)"
In 2011, an updated and expanded edition of "The Post-American World" was published as "Release 2.0".
August 2012: Suspension and reinstatement by Time and CNN
In August 2012, Fareed Zakaria was suspended by Time and CNN following plagiarism allegations regarding an August 20 column on gun control. After an investigation, he was reinstated six days later, with both organizations deeming the incident isolated and unintentional.
2013: Producer for HBO's Vice
In 2013, Fareed Zakaria became one of the producers for the HBO series Vice, for which he also serves as a consultant.
September 2014: Resurgence of plagiarism allegations
In September 2014, plagiarism allegations against Fareed Zakaria resurfaced, leading Newsweek to add a warning to its archive of his articles and Slate to append a notice to one of his columns, although Slate's Editor-in-Chief defended Zakaria.
2015: Publication of "In Defense of a Liberal Education"
In 2015, Fareed Zakaria published his book, "In Defense of a Liberal Education", which became a New York Times bestseller.
2016: Zakaria Hosted CNN Special "Why They Hate Us"
In 2016, Fareed Zakaria hosted a CNN special titled "Why They Hate Us", exploring the roots of Islamic extremism and the relationship between Arab societies and the modern world.
April 2017: Zakaria Supports US Missile Strike in Syria
In April 2017, Fareed Zakaria supported the U.S. missile strike against a Syrian government-controlled airbase, stating that it was the moment President Donald Trump "became president of the United States."
June 5, 2018: 10th Anniversary of Fareed Zakaria GPS
On June 5, 2018, Fareed Zakaria GPS celebrated its 10th anniversary on CNN.
July 2018: Divorce Filing
In July 2018, Fareed Zakaria's wife, Paula Throckmorton, filed for divorce.
2019: Top 10 Global Thinker of the Last 10 Years
In 2019, Fareed Zakaria was listed as one of Foreign Policy's "Top 10 Global Thinkers of the Last 10 Years".
July 2020: Signed Harper's Letter
In July 2020, Fareed Zakaria was one of the 153 signers of the "Harper's Letter," expressing concern about increasing restrictions on the free exchange of information and ideas.
2020: ICFJ Founders Award for Excellence in Journalism
In 2020, Fareed Zakaria was awarded the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) Founders Award for Excellence in Journalism.
March 2021: Criticism of U.S. Military Budget
In March 2021, Fareed Zakaria criticized the size of the U.S. military budget, comparing the cost of the F-35 fighter jet program to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
2021: Death of Fatima Zakaria
In 2021, Fatima Zakaria, Fareed Zakaria's mother, passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was the editor of the Sunday Times of India for a time.
July 2022: Washington Post Article on Democratic Party
In July 2022, Fareed Zakaria wrote a Washington Post article arguing that the Democratic Party needs to focus on building things and making government work, rather than cultural issues like pronouns.
February 2025: Endorsed John Fetterman for 2028 Presidential Primaries
In February 2025, Fareed Zakaria endorsed Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman for the 2028 Democratic Party presidential primaries.
2028: Endorsed John Fetterman for 2028 Presidential Primaries
In February 2025, Fareed Zakaria endorsed Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman for the 2028 Democratic Party presidential primaries.
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